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Restaurants in Sloan Lake

Kin Nori Bar

4.9
223 Google reviews

Rates above the average for restaurants near Sloan Lake — one of 10 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Kin Nori Bar is an upscale omakase-style sushi counter known for premium fish quality and fresh wasabi, located in Denver with counter seating around an open kitchen.

This is an experiential sushi destination where you sit at a U-shaped bar watching chefs work, best appreciated for premium nigiri and specialty preparations rather than rolls, though prices run $70-110+ per person.

  • Exceptional fish quality and freshness that reviewers note is among Denver's best sushi
  • Fresh wasabi and meticulous knife cuts with careful rice ratios that set it apart
  • Intimate counter seating with unobstructed views of the sushi chefs at work
  • Knowledgeable staff who help curate orders and elevate the experience
  • Pricey by-the-piece pricing ($70 for 8 pieces and a hand roll) makes solo quick lunches less appealing
  • Best designed for parties of two; larger groups may struggle with the U-shaped bar layout

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM

Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Open now

What Visitors Say

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Ashley B.

3 weeks ago

I really have no complaints but stopped by one day for a quick lunch. I had 8 pieces of sushi and a hand roll and it was $70 with tip. It was quiet afternoon and I was only the 3rd person there. For a quick lonely lunch, I wouldn’t come back but if I wanted a few bites and a cocktail, I’d consider. The fish was of quality, just a bit overpriced and it was by the piece versus 2 pieces in an order.

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Erica Hofman

3 months ago

Went for lunch and was blown away! The fish was so fresh, beautifully presented, and the service was great. The waitress helped us curate our order and was helpful in suggesting dishes. Cool concept to sit around the high top bar and watch the sushi chefs at work! Highly recommend

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Mark Filler

5 months ago

This place is so perfect for that experiential visit for next level food and a great sushi bar atmosphere. This was our first time since the space became Kin Nori, and we were NOT disappointed. They kept the same set up as the previous place, which was a great call. The openness as you walk in, with a perfect bar that allows you your personal experience within that beautiful openness. We caught HH here, and loved it. Some clubby sort of background music provided uplifting energy without interrupting the meal conversation. Great balance. Wife had a wine, I had the Orion rice lager ($8), and we shared a saki bottle ($24), and the three temaki for $8 each. The saki was high quality. Each of the temaki were good in their own way. The yellowtail typically would win for me, but we both agreed the salmon won this food battle. All were excellent though, including the other one, the blue crab. The miso soup was also quite tasty. I was also told by expert sushi wife that this was probably the best sushi she has had in Denver in quite a while. And THAT is definitely a high compliment. The open prep area is great, of course, and the space itself is so inviting. The wasabi is fresh wasabi, and I even could tell the quality difference from other places. And their presentation of each portion of food is immaculate. It looks phenomenal before it actually tastes phenomenal. That would be a great tagline for them, in my opinion. Wassa was our server, and she was on point, very friendly, helpful with our selections, and elevated our experience overall even more. The value from the regular menu to the HH one was a pretty minimal delta to me, but what I WILL tell you is this. I am happy to pay the price if the experience and quality of food surpasses the value of that price. It did, without a doubt. We both walked out very happy, it was incredible sushi, I highly recommend stopping by this place, and see you there...

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Born To Be Retired

5 months ago

Well this restaurant lived up to all the reviews I read before going. The food, its quality, flavors and presentation are all absolutely amazing. Our party had two couples. The main thing to know is that this is all bar seating in a U-shape around the chefs. It’s best for parties of two. We were a party of 4. We arrived on a Friday night a little before 6pm and were able to snag one of the two corners so all four of us could talk. The menu is small but doesn’t need to be bigger. We decided against the Chefs set as them every choice on the menu looked good . We ordered a large portion of the menu including all three starters, both rolls, and elements from all sections of the menu. We did not leave there hungry. We each had two drinks as well. We spent about $110 per person in total. Highly recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kin Nori Bar worth it in Sloan Lake?

This is an experiential sushi destination where you sit at a U-shaped bar watching chefs work, best appreciated for premium nigiri and specialty preparations rather than rolls, though prices run $70-110+ per person. Known for: elevated sushi with incredible fish quality.

What do visitors love about Kin Nori Bar?

Exceptional fish quality and freshness that reviewers note is among Denver's best sushi Fresh wasabi and meticulous knife cuts with careful rice ratios that set it apart Intimate counter seating with unobstructed views of the sushi chefs at work Knowledgeable staff who help curate orders and elevate the experience

Is there anything to know before visiting Kin Nori Bar?

Pricey by-the-piece pricing ($70 for 8 pieces and a hand roll) makes solo quick lunches less appealing Best designed for parties of two; larger groups may struggle with the U-shaped bar layout

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